Rulemaking to Commence on AL Memory Care Requirements

E2SSB 5337, which passed the state legislature this year, creates standards for memory care services that will go into effect July 2026. DSHS will commence rulemaking starting July 24. WHCA is convening a group of subject matter experts from member companies and will work through an intensive rulemaking process utilizing their feedback to advise our position on key provisions of the new standard. Aegis, Brookdale, Caring Places Management, and Prestige representatives have been identified to help advise our work. Here’s a helpful overview of the new certification requirements. https://youtu.be/QemrUE4GCvk

Residential Care Services (RCS) will be hosting four webinars starting July 24, 2025, intended to receive feedback from additional interested parties on proposed draft rule language for the memory care certification. Read the “Dear Administrator” letter with more information here.